The world doesn’t stop testing your patience just because you get sober. Sometimes, the biggest trigger isn’t a party or a drink — it’s a blinking router light that refuses to cooperate. In this episode, I’m talking about modern-day triggers — the ones that don’t show up with a bottle in hand but still test every ounce of your resolve — and how a week without internet turned into a crash course in patience, practice, and perspective. You’ll hear:  • How frustration can sneak in when life doesn’t go your way.  • Why “control” is the hardest addiction to break.  • A story about canceled interviews, delayed livestreams, and lessons in grace.  • A Sobering Fact about the stress technology creates — and how most of us cope with it badly.  • A quick exercise to help you recognize and survive your next unexpected trigger. 🎧 New episodes every other Wednesday — always under 20 minutes, always tied to a song that matters. 📅 Episode 6 drops November 19th. ⸻ Therapy Track of the Week: 🎵 Sunrise Highway — Laughing Colors Sobering Fact: ⚠️ Nearly 80% of people say technology issues increase their stress levels — yet only 1 in 5 have a healthy plan to manage it. (Source: American Psychological Association)